CV9035 MKIII

BAE
Systems Land Systems -
Hägglunds

Alvis (now BAE Systems Land Systems Hagglunds) unveiled the third generation CV9035
MkIII infantry fighting vehicle at Eurosatory 2004. The vehicle is
designed for gross weight of 32tons and has a growth potential up to
35 tons.

Armed with the ATK Bushmaster III 35/50 cannon and an
ammunition programmer for airburst munitions, integrated with the
fire control system. The coax machine gun is fitted with increased
elevation, for urban warfare situations. It is equipped with an
independent commander's sights located in a rotating cupola,
providing hunter-killer operating mode. Both commander and driver
have stabilized day/night sights fitted with third generation
thermal cameras.

Fitted with a new armor package, the CV-9035 MkIII
uses beefed-up frontal and top armor, as well as improved mine
protection and defensive aids suit (DAS) composed of laser warning
sensors linked with the smoke grenade launchers. The main armament
is also linked with the DAS to engage potential threats with
effective counterfire. The vehicle is air conditioned and fully
protected for operation under CBR conditions. The vehicle also uses
third generation vehicle control and information system, integrating
various C4I functions from internal and external sources. Other
features of the system support combat identification functions,
supporting protocols as required by external systems.

News update: December 23, 2005:
The Danish MOD placed an £123 million order with BAE Systems’ Land
Systems Hagglunds for 45 CV99035 vehicles, for the Danish Army.
Local support and life cycle upgrades will be done by Hydrema Export
A/S in Denmark. The two companies will jointly investigate the
possibility of through-life support for both maintenance and
upgrades.